Former Valejoan David Bustamante is the lone charter member of Dakila. (Courtesy photo) It only seems like yesterday when Dakila became when of the first Filipino-American groups to sign a major ...

1 DAKILA: This band made a brief but notable splash in the 1970s, blending sounds from the Philippines with American and Latin rock. The hybrid style made the band a natural touring fit with acts ...

In the Mission District of the early 1970s, Latin rock reigned. Bands like Santana and Malo explored new cross-cultural hybrids, and captured the nation’s attention. Into this fertile ground came ...

Most 17-year-olds worry about their looks, their friends, their cars, and their future — like what they”re doing an hour from whatever they”re doing. David Bustamante had other concerns. Like touring ...